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A new folio case just hit Google Play for the Nexus 7 (2013). It comes in either Bright Red or Black, and both will run you $49.99. With the case, you can keep your tablet safe by covering up its glass with the cover, which features magnets for “smart” screen on and screen off action. Plus, you can also use it as a stand while watching a movie or TV show or lower it for typing.

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I just got this case delivered, and it is not a very good case. Fit is poor and sloppy on the long edges, making it difficult to use the power and volume switches one handed. The “With the convenient wake-up feature, Nexus 7 wakes and sleeps when you open and close the cover.” is not working as advertised, it only works every 4~6 times if that. And the top cover is very floppy. I got a return RMA from Google, but I have to eat the original shipping.

Andy Stetson

Auto Sleep wake is a plus, but does the flap stay closed or does it, well, flap around? I know nobody will know right now unless a googler pops in.

AndroidUser007

The flap is way to “flappy”. And the wake/sleep function is sketchy at best. I was so excited to get it and so disappointed after it was on.

Sorry man, any case with that kind of stand, is not built well at all.

Good_Ole_Pinocchio

Those cases are perfectly fine.

LionStone

You ever see anyone actually try to use one of these types of stands? It’s kind of comical! 🙂

NexusMan

I do all of the time. Without problem.

LionStone

I’m sure you brace it with a hand to do any kind of input, suit yourself

sr_erick

That is ridiculously priced. I picked up a Poetic Slimline for my new N7 and it was $15 out the door, and probably on par with the quality of this thing.

Shane Redman

I already have a cheaper case for mine, but it doesn’t allow me to take advantage of my wireless charger. I may have to invest in this…

LionStone

The link I posted for the blurex case ($15.) works with wireless charger and NFC.

Inquizitor

And I *just* got the other official N7 case. 😐

jab416171

Me too ._.

James VanDieren

I **just** broke down and bought a DoDo case for my Nexus 7 2013 two days ago. Gah! I’d really like this case.

smokes70

Why is this only for the 2013 model?

LionStone

Because the ’12 model is not exactly the same size and well, outdated… as far as new accessories.

fillyo75

A case shouldn’t cost 1/4 of the price of the tablet.

Eroji

It may be expensive but good quality case is truly hard to find. Most of the $20-30 stuff out there are just ugly and horrible quality. A sleek and functional case is worth 2x the price of one crappy one IMO.

StuckOnVerizonForever

Sounds like Apple

droidrazredge

Can anyone reccomend any good screen protectors for the Nexus 7 2013 ? I would like the ZAGG InvisibleSHIEL, but that only fits the Nexus 7 2012. Also how does this case compare to the ones on Amazon like Poetic Slimline, MoKo, and rooCase ?

Cons
-my biggest peeve is the edge of the lid, it’s too sharp and often pokes me under the fingernail when i try and open it.
-Also the edge of the lid wears to this almost cardboard like colour/texture, which really does detract from the high quality nexus 7 design.
-the case adds a lot of weight, the tablet and case together feel almost twice as heavy as tablet
– the logo falls off, again detracting from the quality.

I’d be quite happy to pay double what I paid for a case for something which addresses these issues and is as well built and and aesthetically pleasing as the nexus 7 itself.

Gordon Higelmire

No doubt that any product could be improved, but Poetic offers a 3 year warranty on their case–which I believe the logo falling off would be covered under. Google only offers 1 year.

For me, it’s all about the value. The added weight is a fair tradeoff for the money I pay. In my mind, I’m actually getting MORE protection with the Poetic case (entire back is covered) AND a longer warranty for LESS money.

Can anyone comment on if the lid of the Google case is an improvement over the Poetic design?

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